Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 27-30 October, 2014: Ghanaians in the Serie A, as Swedish League nears end

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Another week of action which saw Ghanaians see some playtime. David Accam has been crowned the Helsingborg Player of The Year but is likely to miss out on the top scorer accolade. Kwadwo Asamoah played in a milestone match in which legendary Gianluigi Buffon marked his 500^th game for Juventus. But…

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, October 27.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game as Rio Ave hosted and beat Penafiel 3-2.

Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra Ploiesti drew 0-0 at homewith Petrolul Ploiesti.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as new Swedish champions Malmö FF beat relegated Brommapojkarna 2-0 at home.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 66^th minute as relegated Mjällby lost 0-2 at home to Kalmar.

Helsingborg played of the year David Accam played 82 minutes, Ema Boateng came on in the 76^th minute as their side lost 0-3 at home to IFK Göteborg.

Kinsley Sarfo came on in the 83^rd minute as Sirius lost 0-1 at home to leaders GIF Sundsvall.

 

Wednesday, October 29.

Sulley Muntari played 69 minutes as AC Milan went away and drew 1-1 with Godfred Donsah’s Cagliari. Donsah came on in the 72^nd minute, Michael Essien was an unused sub for the visitors. Muntari was yellow-carded in the 9^th minute.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese went away to lose 0-3 to Fiorentina.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus lost for the first time this season. They fell to a late 94^th minute goal to lose 0-1 away at Genoa. Gianluigi Buffon also chalked a milestone as he made his 500^th appearance for the Old Ladies.

Lafred Duncan played 72 minutes as Sampdoria lost 0-1 away to Internazionale.

Isaac Cofie played the entire game as Chievo Verona lost 0-1 away to Palermo.

Afriyie Acquah played the entire game as Parma went away and were beaten 0-1 by Torino.

Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game for Gent who hosted and beat David Addy’s Waasland-Beveren 4-1.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as leaders Anderlecht went away to beat Kortrijk 3-2.

Emmanuel Frimpong played the entire game as Ufa lost 0-1 at home to Lokomotiv Moskva in the Russian Cup.

 

Thursday, October 30.

Sulley Muniru played the entire game as CFR Cluj went away to beat Rapid Bucureşti 2-1 in the Cupa României.

Gershon Koffie played 87 minutes as Vancouver Whitecaps went away and lost 1-2 to FC Dallas.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 24-26 October, 2014: Jordan on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Jordan Ayew was on the score sheet for Lorient this weekend, converting a spot kick. But did he help them win?

Many Ghanaians were in action, although a number of them were on the losing side.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Championship, Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 at home with Watford on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Afriyie Acquah played 76 minutes as Parma lost 1-3 at home to Sassuolo on Saturday.

Isaac Cofie came on in the 76^th minute as Chievo Verona lost 1-2 at home to his former side Genoa on Sunday.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus beat Palermo 2-0 at home on Sunday.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom played the final 45 minutes as Atalanta lost 0-2 away to Udinese on Sunday.

Sulley Muntari played the entire game as AC Milan drew 1-1 at home with Fiorentina on Sunday. Michael Essien was an unused sub.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Jordan Ayew played the entire game and scored from the spot but Lorient lost 1-2 away to Caen on Saturday.

Jonathan Mensah played the entire game as Evian TG lost 0-2 at hoome to Nantes on Saturday.

Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Olympique De Marseille dropped points when they lost 0-1 away to Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg beat Freiburg 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Derek Boateng played the entire game as Eibar drew 1-1 at home with Granada on Saturday.

Thomas Teye Partey played the entire game as Almería lost 0-1 at home to Atletico Bilbao on Saturday.

 

In the Segunda Liga, Joachim Adukor played the entire game as bottom Trofense lost 0-4 away to Oriental Lisboa on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, David Addy played the entire game as Waasland-Beveren lost 0-1 at home to Genk on Saturday.

Nana Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 2-2 away with Club Brugge on Sunday.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as leaders Anderlecht lost 0-2 at home to Standard Liège on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey played the entire game as FC København went away to beat Hobro 2-0 on Sunday.

 

Finland

Anthony Annan played 57 minutes as leaders HJK Helsinki lost 0-3 at home to RoPS on Sunday. He picked up a yellow card in the 54^th minute.

 

Greece

In the Super League, Abdul Aziz Tetteh came on in the 72^nd minute as Platanias went away to beat Kerkyra 2-1 on Sunday.

 

In the Football League, Eric Warden played the entire game as Iraklis Psachna drew 0-0 at home with AOT Alimos on Saturday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Larsen Kwarasey conceded twice, Bismark Adjei-Boateng and Mohammed Abu both played the entire game as Strømsgodset lost 2-3 away to Haugesund on Saturday.

Mahatma Otoo played the entire game as Sogndal lost 0-1 at home to leaders Molde on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played 61 minutes as Start lost 1-4 away to Lillestrøm on Sunday.

 

Republic of Ireland

Ali Abbas was in post and conceded once, Prince Agyemang came on in the 54^th minute as Limerick lost 0-1 away to Shamrock Rovers on Friday.

 

Russia

In the Premier League, Rabiu Mohammed played the entire game as Kuban’ Krasnodar drew 0-0 away with Torpedo Moskva on Saturday. He was shown a 47^th-minute yellow card.

Emmanuel Frimpong played the final 45 minutes as Ufa drew 3-3 at home with CSKA Moskva on Sunday.

 

Scotland

In the Premiership, Mubarak Wakaso played 79 minutes and provided the assist for the winner as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 2-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Nasiru Mohammed played the entire game as BK Häcken beat Gefle 3-1 at home on Saturday.

Ebenezer Ofori (90 mins) opened the scoring, Ibrahim Moro played 79 minutes as AIK hosted and beat Mubarak Abubakari’s (90 mins) Åtvidaberg 4-1 on Sunday.

 

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as Halmstad beat Godsway Donyoh’s Falkenberg 4-0 at home on Sunday. Donyoh came on in the 55^th minute.

 

In the Superettan, Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as Värnamo lost 2-6 away to Varberg on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 77^th minute.

Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS drew 0-0 at home with leaders Hammarby on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

In the Super League, Ebenezer Assifuah played his first game of the season, coming on in the 70^th minute as FC Sion drew 1-1 away with FC Basel on Saturday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris came on in the 56^th minute as Trabzonspor drew 4-4 at home with Gaziantepspor on Sunday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Samuel Inkoom came on in the 65^th minute as DC United drew 1-1 away with Montreal Impact on Saturday.

Dominic Oduro was subbed off in the 90^th minute as Toronto FC lost 0-1 away to New England on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 20-23 October, 2014: Amartey on target in Europa, others in action

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Many Ghanaians were in action this week for their clubs on the Europe scene, both in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, October 20.

Emmanuel Frimpong came on in the 63^rd minute as Ufa drew 1-1 at home with Torpedo Moskva. He was shown a 75^th-minute yellow card.

David Accam (on in the 59^th minute) and Ema Boateng (on in the 74^th minute) both played in Helsingborg’s 0-2 away loss to Falkenberg. Godwsay Donyoh was an unused sub for the hosts.

 

Tuesday, October 21.

Albert Adomah played the entire game as Middlesbrough lost 0-2 away to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played the first 45 minutes as Schalke 04 beat Sporting CP 4-3 at home in the UEFA Champions League.

 

Wednesday, October 22.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Malmö FF succumbed to a second half routing to lost 0-5 away to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus suffered a shock 0-1 away defeat to Olympiakos Piraeus in the UEFA Champions League.

Frank Acheampong played the entire game as Anderlecht lost 1-2 at home to Arsenal.

Abdul Basit Adam came on in the 65^th minute as Free State Stars drew 0-0 at home with John Arwuah’s (70 mins) bottom AmaZulu.

John Paintsil and Awal Mohammed both played the entire game, as Mohammed Anas came off the bench in the 68^th minute to score the winner as Maritzburg United went away to beat SuperSport United 4-1.

 

Thursday, October 23.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game, Emmanuel Okyere Boateng came on in the 70^th minute as Rio Ave lost 1-2 away to Steaua Bucuresti in the UEFA Europa League. Wakaso was yellow-carded in the 43^rd minute.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as Trabzonspor beat Lokeren 2-0 at home in the UEFA Europa League.

Gideon Baah and Anthony Annan both played the entire game as HJK Helsinki lost 0-2 away to Torino in the UEFA Europa League. Annan was yellow-carded in the 43^rd minute.

Daniel Amartey scored FC København’s only goal in the 89^th minute before they gave up their late lead to draw 1-1 away with Club Brugge in the UEFA Europa League. Amartey was yellow-carded in the 49^th minute.

Mubarak Wakaso came on in the 67^th minute as Celtic hosted and beat Seidu Yahaya’s (90 mins) Astra 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League. Yahaya was yellow carded in the 8^th minute while Sadat Bukari was an unused sub for the visitors.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 17-19 October, 2014: Adomah, Boakye Yiadom score winners

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Albert Adomah scored the winner for his side, which was his third league goal of the season. Boakye Yiadom also scored his side’s winner, also his second of the season. Andre Ayew continued to be talismanic for Marseille as they continue to top their league. And many more Ghanaians were influential for their teams.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp played 56 minutes as Leicester City lost 0-1 away to Newcastle United on Saturday.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah (84 mins) scored the winner as Middlesbrough went away to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 on Saturday. Adomah was yellow-carded in the 72^nd minute.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Isaac Cofie played the entire game as Chievo lost 0-3 away to AS Roma on Saturday.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom came off the bench in the 76^th minute to score the winner for Atalanta as they beat Afriyie Acquah’s Parma 1-0 at home on Sunday.

Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari both played the entire game as AC Milan went away to beat Hellas Verona 3-1 on Sunday.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu came on in the 53^rd minute as Udinese went away and lost 0-1 to Torino on Sunday.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Olympique Marseille beat Toulouse 2-0 at home on Sunday. He was yellow-carded in the 89^th minute.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Kevin-Prince Boateng played 78 minutes as Schalke 04 beat Hertha BSC 2-0 at home on Saturday.

Abdul Baba Rahman came on in the 56^th minute as Augsburg lost 1-2 away to Mainz 05 on Saturday.

 

Spain

In the La Liga, Derek Boateng came on in the 75^th minute as Eibar lost 0-3 away to leaders Barcelona on Saturday.

Thomas Teye Partey played 57 minutes as Almeria went away and lost 0-2 to Villarreal on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Frank Acheampong came on in the 46^th minute as leaders Anderlecht drew 1-1 away with Mechelen on Saturday.

Nana Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 1-1 at home with Sporting Charleroi on Saturday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey played the entire game as København beat Randers 1-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Greece

In the Super Legaue, Abdul Aziz Tetteh played 68 minutes as Platanias beat Xanthi 1-0 at home on Sunday.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Ernest Asante played 62 minutes as Start lost 1-2 at home to Aalesund on Saturday.

Adam Kwarasey conceded once, Bismark Adjei-Boateng and Mohammed Abu both played the entire game as Strømsgodset beat Lillestrøm 2-1 at home on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played 62 minutes as Sogndal lost 0-1 away to bottom Sandnes Ulf on Sunday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya played the entire game as Astra went away to draw 1-1 with Gaz Metan Mediaş on Sunday.

 

South Africa

In the PSL, Kwabena Adusei scored his side’s second as Mpumalanga Black Aces went away to beat Moroka Swallows 3-2 on Saturday.

John Paintsil played the entire game as Maritzburg United hosted and beat Platinum Stars 2-1 on Saturday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, Enock Kofi Adu played 74 minutes as winners Malmö FF lost 1-2 at home to Elfsborg on Saturday.

Kwame Bonsu played the entire game as Mjällby lost 1-2 away to Åtvidaberg on Saturday.

Nasiru Mohammed played 82 minutes as BK Häcken lost 2-3 away to IFK Göteborg on Sunday.

Ibrahim Moro and Ebenezer Ofori both played the entire game as AIK beat Brommapojkarna 4-0 away on Sunday. Moro was yellow-carded in the 26^th minute as Ofori was yellow-carded in the 39^th minute.

 

In the Superettan, Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS went away to beat Öster 1-0 on Sunday.

 

Switzerland

Samuel Afum played the first 45 minutes as Young Boys lost 0-1 at home to Basel on Saturday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris played 77 minutes as Trabzonspor beat 10-man Mersin İdmanyurdu 3-1 on Sunday.

 

United Arab Emirates

In the Arabian Gulf League, Asamoah Gyan came on in the 62^nd minute as Al Ain beat Al Dhafra 3-1 at home on Friday.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Dominc Oduro came on in the 80^th minute as 10-man Toronto FC drew 1-1 at home with 9-man Montreal Impact on Saturday.

Patrick Nyarko came on in the 62^nd minute and was subbed out in the 84^th minute as Chicago Fire went away to lost 1-2 to DC United on Sunday. Samuel Inkoom was an unused sub for the hosts.

Gershon Koffie came on in the 61^st minute as Vancouver Whitecaps drew 0-0 away with San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 6-9 October, 2014: Slow week for Ghana

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

It was a rather slow week in terms of Ghanaian activity as most leagues have gone on break, releasing their players for their respective national teams’ duty.

However, I still fished out those who played and have their summaries.

Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, October 6.

Sulley Muniru played 27 minutes as CFR Cluj lost 0-2 away to Târgu Mures.

 

Tuesday, October 7.

Benjamin Fadi played 62 minutes as Värnamo drew 0-0 away with Zakaria Abdullai’s bottom Husqvarna.

 

Thursday, October 9.

Dominic Oduro came on in the 65^th minute as Toronto FC lost 0-1at home to Houston Dynamo.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – 3-5 October, 2014: Muntari, Adomah, Schlupp all on target

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Check out another successful weekend of football action for Ghanaian players. Sulley Muntari scored for AC Milan, Jeffery Schlupp for Leicester City and Albert Adomah for Middlesbrough. Jordan Ayew was involved in both goals for Lorient and Kwadwo Asamoah finally saw some action after weeks on the Juventus bench.

Enjoy, your comprehensive round-up.

 

England

In the Premiership, Jeffery Schlupp scored the first goal as Leicester City drew 2-2 at home with Burnley on Saturday. Earned a 77^th-minute yellow card.

 

In the Championship, Albert Adomah scored the winner as Middlesbrough beat Fulham 2-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Italy

In the Serie A, Sulley Muntari scored the first goal as AC Milan beat Chievo Verona 2-0 at home on Saturday. Isaac Cofie played 82 minutes for the visitors and was shown a yellow card in the 77^th minute.

Richmond Boakye Yiadom played 74 minutes as Atalanta lost 0-1 away at Sampdoria on Sunday. Alfred Duncan was an unused sub for the hosts.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese drew 1-1 at home with Cesena on Sunday.

Kwadwo Asamoah played the entire game as Juventus beat Roma 3-2 at home on Sunday.

 

France

In the Ligue 1, Andre Ayew played the entire game as leaders Marseille went away to beat Caen 2-1 on Saturday.

Jordan Ayew provided the assist for the winner as Lorient went away to beat Bastia 2-0 on Saturday. Earned a 55^th-minute yellow card.

Jonathan Mensah played the entire game as Evian TG beat Metz 3-0 at home on Saturday.

 

Germany

In the Bundesliga, Abdul Baba Rahman played the entire game as Augsburg lost 0-1 away at Wolfsburg on Sunday.

 

Belgium

In the Pro League, Nana Kwesi Asare played the entire game as Gent drew 0-0 away with Westerlo on Friday.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 67^th minute as leaders Anderlecht drew 0-0 at home with Genk on Sunday.

 

Denmark

In the Superliga, Daniel Amartey played the entire game as København beat Esbjerg 2-1 at home on Sunday.

 

Finland

In the Veikkausliiga, Anthony Annan played the entire game as leaders HJK drew 1-1 at home with Honka on Sunday. Gideon Baah was an unused sub for the hosts.

 

Norway

In the Eliteserien, Adam Kwarasey was in post, Bismark Adjei-Boateng and Mohammed Abu all played the entire game as Strømsgodset drew 0-0 away with Sarpsborg 08 on Sunday.

Mahatma Otoo played 80 minutes as Sogndal lost 1-2 away at Vålerenga on Sunday.

Ernest Asante played the entire game as Start went away to beat Brann 2-1 on Sunday.

 

Portugal

In the Primeira Liga, Bernard Mensah played 86 minutes as Vitória Guimarães beat Boavista 3-0 at home on Friday.

Alhassan Wakaso played the entire game as Rio Ave drew 0-0 away with Nacional on Sunday. Earned an 86^th-minute yellow card.

 

Republic of Ireland

Ali Abbas played his first game for Limerick and conceded once, Prince Agyemang played 76 minutes as Limerick beat Athlone Town 4-2 at home on Friday.

 

Romania

In the Liga I, Seidu Yahaya and Sadat Bukari both played the final 45 minutes as Astra lost 0-1 at home to Viitorul on Sunday.

 

Sweden

In the Allsvenskan, David Accam played the entire game as Helsingborg beat Kalmar 4-1 at home on Friday.

Kwame Bonsu came on in the 67^th minute as Mjällby lost 0-1 at home to Brommapojkarna on Saturday.

King Osei Gyan played the entire game as Halmstad lost 1-3 at home to Mohammed Abubakari’s Åtvidaberg on Sunday. Abubakari was shown a yellow card in the 93^rd minute.

Nasiru Mohammed played the final 45 minutes as BK Hacken lost 1-2 at home to Falkenberg on Sunday. Nasiru was shown a 91^st-minute yellow card, Godsway Donyoh was an unused sub for the visitors.

Ibrahim Moro played the entire game, Kwame Karikari came on in the 60^th minute as AIK lost 2-3 at home to Enock Kofi Adu’s Malmö FF on Sunday.

 

In the Superettan, Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS lost 2-3 at home to Jönköpings Södra on Saturday.

 

Switzerland

Samuel Afum played 65 minutes as Young Boys lost 2-3 away at Aarau on Sunday.

 

Turkey

In the Super Lig, Abdul Majeed Waris played 58 minutes as Trabzonspor lost 0-3 away at Karabükspor on Sunday. He was shown a 50^th-minute yellow card.

 

United States of America

In the MLS, Patrick Nyarko came on in the 71^st minute as Chicago Fire drew 1-1 away with Philadelphia Union on Friday.

Dominic Oduro played the entire game as Toronto FC lost 0-3 away to LA Galaxy on Sunday.

Patrick Nyarko played 62 minutes as Chicago Fire drew 0-0 at home with Montreal Impact on Sunday.

 

 

Ghanaian Players Abroad – WEEKDAY WRAP – 29 September – 2 October, 2014: Antwi just can’t stop, Accam on target, Gyan’s red

By Ing. George-Patrick Bediaku (Follow on Twitter @gpbediaku)

 

Another eventful week for Ghanaians. Some in the Champions League and the Europa League. David Accam grabbed his 17^th league goal of the season. And John Antwi scored another winner in Egypt. He just can’t stop!

However, it was also a week for firsts. Well…not so good ‘firsts’. Asamoah Gyan also saw his 1^st red card in an Al Ain shirt after a wild tackle in their AFC Champions League clash. Afriyie Acquah also received his marching orders for the first time in a Parma shirt.

All the juicy details in here. Here’s your comprehensive round-up. Enjoy!

 

Monday, September 29.

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu played the entire game as Udinese hosted and beat Afriyie Acquah’s Parma 4-2. Acquah was shown a second yellow card in the 77^th minute.

Sulley Muniru played the first 45 minutes as CFR Cluj beat Universitatea Cluj 1-0 at home.

David Accam (90 mins) opened the scoring as Helsingborg went away to beat Mohammed Abubakari’s (90 mins) Åtvidaberg 2-1.

Zakaria Abdullai played the entire game as bottom Husqvarna lost 1-2 away at GIF Sundsvall.

Benjamin Fadi played the entire game as his Värnamo were thrashed 1-4 by leaders Ljungskile in their own backyard.

 

 

Tuesday, September 30.

Kevin-Prince Boateng played 79 minutes as Schalke 04 drew 1-1 at home with Maribor in the UEFA Champions League. Boateng was shown a 71^st-minute yellow card.

Asamoah Gyan was shown a 70^th-minute straight red card, after a wild two-footed challenge, as Al Ain won 2-1 at home but were beaten 2-4 on aggregate by Al Hilal, and lost out on the final of the AFC Champions League.

Reuben Ayarna played the entire game as GAIS lost 0-1 at home to Degerfors.

 

Wednesday, October 1.

Enock Kofi Adu played the entire game as Malmö FF beat Olympiakos Piraeus 2-0 at home in the UEFA Champions League. He was shown a 69^th-minute yellow card.

Frank Acheampong came on in the 73^rd minute as Anderlecht were walloped 3-0 at home by Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.

John Antwi scored the winner as Ismaily hosted and beat Petrojet 2-1.

 

Thursday, October 2.

Samuel Afum came on in the 69^th minute as Young Boys lost 1-3 away to Sparta Praha in the Europa League.

Emmanuel Okyere Boateng played 74 minutes as Rio Ave lost 0-1 away at Aalborg BK in the Europa League.

Abdul Majeed Waris played the entire game as Trabzonspor lost 0-1 at home to Legia Warszawa in the Europa League.

Gideon Baah and Anthony Annan both played the entire game as HJK Helsinki lost 0-3 at home to Club Brugge in the Europa League.

Daniel Amartey played the entire game as FC København lost 0-1 away to Torino in the Europa League.

Sadat Bukari played the entire game as Astra lost 1-2 at home to Salzburg in the Europa League. Seidu Yahaya was an unused sub for the hosts.

Mubarak Wakaso played 78 minutes as Celtic beat Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at home in the Europa League.